Richmond 2 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 The Marsden Cove Route 66 is Richmond Yacht Club’s “short” coastal race – 66nm from Auckland to Marsden Cove, Whangarei. Organised in association with Onerahi YC, the race includes open keeler, multihull and singlehanded divisions. With a 9AM start you’ll finish Friday evening with time to join in the party at Marsden Cove Marina. It is a great introduction to coastal racing for new boats as the safety requirements are Cat 4+ and the fleet stays within the barrier islands. The singlehanded division of the Route 66 is the "Route 1" and is the longest singlehanded coastal race in NZ. We expect over 20 boats on the line this year! Get more information on the links below. Friday 4th March 2016, 0900 hrs start Notice of Race | Entry Form | 2 Minute Form | More Details Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 343 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 This is a great race, nice length, but challenging enough. Voom will be doing the route 1. I'm scared. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richmond 2 Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 Thanks Clipper. As well as a great coastal race this race has a great social aspect on shore at Marsden Cove on arrival! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 343 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Entered! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Changed 10 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Also entered. This is the big one for the SoloIQ fleet. Who else is joining us for this summer's biggest single handed challenge? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deep Purple 511 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Entered Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B00B00 310 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Sun fast 3600 racing has entered. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle1 21 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 josh, solo or fully crewed ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Battleship 100 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 By the looks of the entry list here http://richmondyc.org.nz/racing/info/route66-coastal-race/ Josh is doing it single handed. Still trying to get my Ducks in a row. As far as berthage at the cove goes do we need to contact the marina ourselves or is it all taken care of. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScottiE 174 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 B Division – Singlehanded KeelersCommunique (Farr 9.2), Wild Oats (Ross 930), Unitec II (Elliott 8.5), Real Deal (Elliott 770), Cool Change (Ross 8.5), Revolution Blues (Ross 830), Voom (Open 8.5m), Sunfast 3600 Racing (Jeanneau Sunfast 3600), Ken - which hull are you taking up and how much lead are you hanging off the c/board! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Superbad 0 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Superbad has entered. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deep Purple 511 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Awesome! I might need a ride back to Auckland Saturday by car if anyone has a spare seat. Got a wedding to play on Waiheke Saturday evening. Will depend on weather/hangovers etc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marshy 30 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Dont you miss that wedding Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild727 5 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 By the looks of the entry list here http://richmondyc.org.nz/racing/info/route66-coastal-race/ Josh is doing it single handed. Still trying to get my Ducks in a row. As far as berthage at the cove goes do we need to contact the marina ourselves or is it all taken care of. Noneed to worry about the marina. All sorted thanks to Richmond Yacht Club! Last year there was a few ribs from Marsden Cove that would escort you through the channel as you arrive! Helpfull as there are sand banks all around... Awesome set up!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Battleship 100 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Sounds great. Anyone know of a car going up to Marsden Cove with room for a passenger? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle1 21 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 anyone have crew that need to get home after the race and can drive our car back to westhaven? on saturday morning call glen 027 2232 597 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 343 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 B Division – Singlehanded Keelers Communique (Farr 9.2), Wild Oats (Ross 930), Unitec II (Elliott 8.5), Real Deal (Elliott 770), Cool Change (Ross 8.5), Revolution Blues (Ross 830), Voom (Open 8.5m), Sunfast 3600 Racing (Jeanneau Sunfast 3600), Ken - which hull are you taking up and how much lead are you hanging off the c/board! I've entered the soloiq series, so will continue to race against the same boats. You will find I won't be the only singlehanded keelboat with more than one hull (and no keel). I think perhaps the division should just be called 'singlehanded' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScottiE 174 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 ah - makes sense now. Hence your request for company for the trip back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Battleship 100 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Berenice entered, looks like i'm coming up. Hope the cyclones stay away. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 343 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 ah - makes sense now. Hence your request for company for the trip back. Did I request company? I think that was for kawau night race return journey. Got a crew lined up for trip home from marsden thankful. Bloody long return journey by yourself on a GBE! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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